Back to Poker Terms Backdoor February 16, 2024 Share In poker, a “backdoor” refers to making a hand or achieving a winning outcome using cards on both the turn and the river (the last two community cards dealt) after initially having a weak or incomplete hand after the flop (the first three community cards) Share Related articles Poker WCOOP Boot Camp 2026: Free Coaching, Freerolls, and Giveaways July 29, 2026 Read more Poker How to Get Staked in Poker: What Backers Look For April 19, 2026 Read more Poker The Complete Guide to Independent Chip Model (ICM) April 9, 2026 Read more